This week saw the first meeting of the community and stakeholder reference group for Stage 2 of Parramatta’s light rail project, which showcased a range of views from local businesses and community members.
Parramatta light rail program director Tim Poole said the inaugural meeting included community members from Camellia, Rydalmere, Ermington, Melrose Park, Wentworth Point and Sydney Olympic Park.
“Our membership represents a broad cross-section of the community from teachers, to business people and a member of the Sydney BMX Club,” Poole said.
“We’re giving representatives across the alignment a platform for collaboration so that together, we can build a light rail for the community.”
Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 will connect Parramatta CBD to Sydney Olympic Park through Ermington, Melrose Park and Wentworth Point.
Poole said that strong support for the alignment was expressed at the meeting.
“The Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 Community and Reference Group will play an important role in ensuring we deliver a quality connection between Greater Parramatta and the Olympic peninsula,” he said.
“We look forward to continuing this collaboration and meeting with the group’s representatives regularly.”
A final business case for Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 will be submitted to the NSW government by the end of the year.